THESE ENERGY BITES ARE SOMETHING YOUR WHOLE FAMILY WILL LOVE
These are perfect for a snack, dessert, or on the go!
Iโve been making a batch of these quite often lately. ย They are great for a school or after-school snack for the kids. ย They hold up really well on the go, and they are downright delicious. ย The recipe below makes about 24 balls so I like to freeze half because #portioncontrol!ย
These are quite versatile so feel free to use whatever nuts and seeds you like or have on hand. ย You can also swap out the coconut shreds for hemp hearts for a nice little change! ย
Donโt forget those topping!! ย
Totally options but they make them a little more pretty and special.
My topping go-tos are hemp hearts, cacao powder, or some ground nuts!ย
These are quick and easy to put together. ย You wonโt need more than 10 minutes, and no baking!
Cocoa Fudge Balls
Grain-free delicious snack or dessert
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup cashews
- 1 cup almonds
- 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
- 3/4 cup raw cacao powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup dried shredded coconut
- 225g / 8oz. soft pitted dates (soak in hot water if needed)
- 1.5 Tbsp vanilla extract
- Water as needed to help bind
- Shredded coconut
- Hemp hearts
- Cacao powder
- Sesame seeds
- Ground up nuts or seeds of choice
INSTRUCTIONS
- In a food processor, start by adding your cashews, almonds, pumpkin seeds, and cacao. Blend for a minute until you have a more powder like consistency. I like to leave my mixture on the course side for texture.
- Add in your coconut and pulse your food processor to help incorporate
- Add in your dates and vanilla, and turn the food processor on to combine.
- Now from the top nozzle, add in your water 1 Tbsp at a time until you get the consistency you need. The mixture should be firm but moist enough to stick together. You donโt want it too wet or dry.
- Roll in the topping of choice and refrigerate for about 30 minutes to set.
- Store in an airtight container.
NOTES:
- If you want to up the protein, adding a few scoops of collagen is a great option!
- These freeze well so you can keep half out and save half for later.
- Feel free to change the nuts and seeds around to what you like or have on hand. These would be great with walnuts, pecans, sunflower seeds, etc.
